From trade threats to praise: Trump changes tune as NATO agrees new defence commitments
US President Donald Trump dramatically softened his stance towards Spain within hours of threatening to sever trade ties at the NATO summit in Ankara, as...
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Trump says he has ordered a cutoff of US trade with ‘terrible ally’ Spain over NATO dispute
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he had ordered Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to cut off all US trade with Spain, calling Madrid...
Spain raises 2026 growth forecast to 2.6% despite Middle East conflict
The Spanish government on Monday raised its economic growth forecast for 2026 to 2.6%, up from its previous estimate of 2.2%, arguing that the country’s...
Trump brands Spain ‘terrible’ and ‘a horror show’ as he again criticises NATO allies
US President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of Spain, describing the country as ‘terrible’ and ‘a horror show’ while accusing several NATO allies of...
Pope Leo calls for respect for migrants, end to rearmament in historic speech to Spanish parliament
Pope Leo XIV used the first papal address ever delivered to Spain’s parliament on Monday to warn that the world is facing a ‘profound spiritual...
Spanish airlines hold fares steady despite Iran fuel crisis pressures
Spain’s leading airlines — Iberia, Vueling and Air Europa — have said they will continue operating their usual flight schedules without changes to routes or...
Trump weighs troop withdrawal from Spain and Italy after Germany decision
US President Donald Trump has indicated he may consider withdrawing American troops from Spain and Italy, telling reporters, ‘yeah, I probably will’, when asked about...
Spain and Brazil demand release of flotilla activists as Sánchez accuses Israel of ‘illegal abduction’
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has accused Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu of an ‘illegal abduction’ after two activists were detained at sea, insisting Madrid will...
Spain economy weathers Middle East turmoil with steady growth
Spain’s economy has shown resilience in the face of disruption caused by the Middle East conflict, recording growth of 0.6% in the first quarter of...
Budget airlines lead flight cuts as fuel crisis starts to bite
Low-cost airlines including Ryanair, Transavia and Volotea are coming under growing financial pressure from surging jet fuel costs linked to the conflict in the Middle...
